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CITY OF SHOREWOOD
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 18, 1998
MINUTES
1. CONVENE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5755 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Dahlberg called the meeting to order at 10:02 p.m.
A.
Roll Call
Present:
Mayor Dahlberg; Councilmembers O'Neill, Garfunkel and Champa; Administrator
Hurm; Planning Director Brad Nielsen.
Absent:
Councilmember Stover
B.
Review Agenda
2. DISCUSSION ON LAND USE ISSUES
Nielsen distributed a draft document containing the revisions as recommended by the Planning
Commission. He reviewed those revisions for the Council's consideration. In addition, the
revisions provided by Councilmember O'Neill have also been incorporated into this draft
document.
With respect to LU-5, Mayor Dahlberg suggested the following language. "The attached land use
plan and existing zoning map express the Council's consistent view of land use in the city of
Shorewood. " With this plan, the Council is adopting the zoning depicted on the attached zoning
map. Nielsen will rework the language for Council's consideration.
Consensus of the Council was for Item No. 15 to be stricken from LU-8. Mayor Dahlberg
addressed Item No. 19 and suggested adding, "when consistent with Shorewood's adopted
goals. "
LU-l, Item No.3, Mayor Dahlberg suggested deleting the sentence, "Few new housing units are
available to young singles, newly married couples or the elderly" because we don't know whether
or not this is true. Councilmember Champa questioned the term "life cycle housing." He stated he
would prefer "variety of housing."
It was the consensus of the Council to change "high" density to "medium" density in Item Nos.
15, 16 and 17 on LU-9.
Mayor Dahlberg suggested deleting Item No. 18. Councilmember O'Neill noted his agreement.
LU-17, Paragraph 4, last sentence, change to read, It. . . the reason it may be suitable for
Shorewood . . ."
LU-32, Item No. 13, change the last sentence to read, "Change the Land Use Plan to minimum
density residential."
LU-38, Item No. 10, Councilmembers O'Neill and Champa suggested deleting "ranges of
affordability and opportunities for seniors." Mayor Dahlberg noted his agreement and stated he
would not be willing to protect housing for any income range, age, race or gender.
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3. DISCUSSION ON ASSESSING CONTRACT
Councilmember O'Neill expressed concern relative to the quality of work produced by the current
assessor. He felt the Council should explore other options. Mayor Dahlberg noted his
disappointment in the manner in which this work has been performed as well as the way in which
the assessor interacts with the residents.
Councilmember Champa felt in fairness to Mr. Erickson, he should be made aware of the situation
and given an opportunity to respond. Mayor Dahlberg stated he is sympathetic to this point of
view, however, the assessor serves at the pleasure of the Board of Review and is not a city
employee.
Councilmember Garfunkel felt this work should be opened up for bid and Mr. Erickson will have
an equal opportunity to bid this position. Councilmember O'Neill noted his agreement.
Hurm asked what qualities the Council would be looking for in an assessor. It was agreed the
Council would be looking for an assessor who is accurate, objective, consistent and interacts well
with the public.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Champa moved, Garfunkel seconded adjourning the work session at 11:13 p.m.
Motion passed 4/0.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Cheryl Wallat, Recording Secretary
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